Strawberry Granola Crisp
It’s strawberry season! One of my favorite signs that winter is over and great weather is here! This recipe is based on a recipe from Bon Appetit which is “healthyish”. We are going to make it even better! Feel free to add other berries to this, blueberries, blackberries and raspberries are a great addition. All berries are are rich in flavonoids due to their rich color. They are great anti-inflammatory foods!
Ingredients:
2 lbs. strawberries (or a combination of berries), hulled and halved /quartered if large
2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1 Tbsp. plus 1 1/2 tsp. organic cornstarch
3 Tbsp. raw, unfiltered honey (or a stevia/monk fruit substitute)
Kosher salt
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 Tbsp. pure maple syrup
1 cup gluten free, old-fashioned oats (not instant or quick cooking)
1/3 cup sliced almonds
1/3 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
1/4 cup gluten free flour blend or AP flour if tolerated
Coconut whipping cream (optional)
Directions:
Place a rack in the lower third of oven; preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place berries, honey, lemon juice, cornstarch and a pinch of salt in a large bowl and toss to combine.
Stir oil and maple syrup in a medium bowl to combine. Add oats, almonds, coconut, flour and 2 pinches of salt and work until mixture comes together in loose clumps.
Transfer berries to a 9-inch diameter pie dish or a 1 qt. baking dish. Scatter topping over berry mixture.
Place crisp on a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet (the berries will probably bubble over) and bake until topping is golden brown and filling is bubbling, about 35-45 min. Let cool at least half an hour before serving.
If whipped cream is desired: Remove cream from top of coconut whipping cream, saving any coconut milk for another purpose. Place cream in bowl of mixer and whip on med-high speed for 1-2 minutes until light and fluffy. Serve crisp with a dollop of whipped cream. You can add a touch of stevia/monk fruit if you prefer it sweetened. I feel that there is plenty of sweetness in the crisp, but, this balances it nicely without adding extra sweetness.